Dear future baby,
I already love you so much. I am excited to hold you and snuggle you and kiss you and spend every waking moment with you. Until you are here on this earth with me, my heart isn’t complete. There’s a chunk that has your name on it, that will fit in like a puzzle piece the day you are born. Right now your daddy and I are preparing our world for you, a world that is very chaotic right now. A world that we would maneuver and adjust to fit you, but isn’t quite designed for you. These blueprints don’t have a space for you yet.
I don’t feel like you are a distant creature that is unknown and mysterious that will present itself to us one day. No, not at all. I feel like I already know you. I do know you. I know who you are and I miss you like your oldest friend or your lost teddy bear. I can’t wait to study every part of you and spend a whole week staring at your fingers, then the next week your eyes, and playing the game of ‘who gave you what’.
I know you are going to awe everyone. You are going to be sweet and beautiful and charming and patient and funny. You will bring a joy and a glow to this house we didn’t even know was possible. A little something extra. A lot something extra. I know this because I already know you in my heart. No one can feel this but me. No one knows you but me. Your mama.
I wish you were here.
Sher Bailey has been a dedicated voice for the Love and Marriage blog for over a decade, sharing practical advice on everything from stretching a grocery budget to finding the best homeschooling resources. She writes from the unique perspective of a full-time traveler, living and working on the road in her motorhome alongside her husband and their two cats. Sher’s diverse body of work is fueled by her belief that with the right tools and a little creativity, any challenge can be turned into an opportunity for growth and adventure.
Shanny says
Beautiful letter, it’s very touching.
devin's mom says
Aww, there are tears running down my cheek!
AmberDenae says
This might be one of the most touching things I have ever read. That was beautiful, Elizabeth. I hope you keep it and show it to your “baby” one day.
Dollface says
This is so sweet… !! xxoo
Cristina says
That was so sweet, you are going to be such a fabulous mother!
Lindsey says
Gorgeous letter!!
a H.I.T. says
What a beautiful letter.
yours truly... says
This gave me chills…so sweet and touching.
Mrs. Big Time says
Hi, this is my first time on your blog (I saw your comment on Kelly’s latest post)and I just wanted to say that your letter touched my heart. I too miss the baby that I don’t even have yet. It’s hard to describe the hole in your heart that shouldn’t even really be there yet. It feels like a piece is missing, but at the same time, I’m thankful it’s not there yet because the timing isn’t right.
Anyways, you’re not alone, and I think this will be a special treasure to give to your baby someday.
Blessings to you,
Stephanie
ilovemy5kids says
What a precious letter! You are going to be a dear mommy!
Many blessings to you and during this sweet time! God has special plans for that precious one!